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BD12 BWM

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,759 mi
Last recorded94,759 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 BWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 94,759 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 91,326 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 87,654 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 85,622 miles

Rear all suspension parts corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 84,036 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 84,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,135 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 74,374 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 74,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 60,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,439 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 46,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,030 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,326 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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BD12 BWM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,465 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD12 BWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BD12 BWM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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